The Blazer 2017

2017·10.1 MB·English

by  Joliet Junior College

Students explore Mainstreet
The Blazer is
Online!
By Adam tumino
jjcblazer.com
Co-Editor
Follow us on “Exploration is in our nature.
We began as wanderers, and we
Twitter & are wanderers still.”
So said the famous American
Instagram astronomer Carl Sagan.
Exploration is also what drives
@JJC_Blazer people to try new things and
seek out new experiences.
Each semester at JJC,
students explore the Mainstreet
promotional fair in the main
concourse in search of these
experiences.
This semiannual event was
held on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1,2018,
and featured clubs, departments
and organizations front all
comers of JJC.
This semester’s event was,
fittingly, exploration-themed.
Professor James France speaks with a group of students at the social and behavioral sciences
Photo by Adam Tumino department’s table on Feb. 1 at Mainstreet. Photo by Adam Tumino See Explore page 6
Student Full steam ahead for building repairs
Govt, BY JOSEPH CRUMP
sure whether it was a bad steam
Co-Editor line or possibly the insultation
failed on the steam line,” said
springs Around late November last
John Jawor, the Superintendent
year, a curious problem was
of Facility Maintenance.
observed outside the doors
into 2018 Confused and concerned,
of F-Building, and near the
[word for position of leadership]
entrance to G-Building.
excavated the area, discovering
Steam was coming from the
by Adam Tumino there were some problems with
ground.
the piping in the vicinity.
Co-Editor “We were under the
assumption that we had a
The excivation site outside of F-Building. See Repairs page 5
School isn’t the only thing Photo by Adam Tumino problem, but weren’t clearly
back in session for the spring.
After the winter break, Wolves putting together solid campaign
JJC Student Government is
beginning to enact their plans By Adam Tumino
for the new semester. With Madison College.
Welcome Week festivities in the Co-Editor These 20 are accompanied by
rear-view mirror, they are now just six losses, and this record
focusing mainly on setting up The JJC Men’s Basketball has the Wolves inching closer to
Spirit Week. program is having, statistically, a national ranking.
It will be held from March 5 their best season in years. They received several votes
through 8, and the planning of They once again eclipsed the in the ranking poll on Jan. 31,
each day’s events is already in 20-win plateau for the season, the day after they knocked off
motion. reaching that milestone much perennial rival Rock Valley on
On Monday of Spirit Week, earlier than usual. the road.
The Wolves picked up win
dodgeball will be held in the
upstairs gym in G-Building. It number 20 on Jan. 31 against See Wolves page 11 Guard Austin Reed (23) gets set on defense against Harper.
will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Photo by Adam Tumino
Tuesday will likely feature a Star Wars Review
JJC Music
JJC Jeopardy trivia game, with
Chech out
the best performers receiving
yet-to-be-determined prizes. Page 9 PagelO
Possible questions can range
what it
from JJC history to information
about Student Government or
the campus as a whole. inside
On Wednesday, a game day
will be the main event. From
this
10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.,
students can participate in a
variety of card and party games. issue
See Student page 4
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Trump stays on brand, besmirches immigrants lazer’
Staff
President Donald Trump said that the visa lottery process allows criminals Distant relatives like
hit a presidential milestone "randomly hands out and people who are unable cousins, in-laws and
■ Joseph Crump
on Jan. 30, when he green cards without any to work can be selected nieces and nephews cannot I Co-Editor
delivered his first State of regard for skill, merit, or to just come into America be sponsored by family | Adam Tumlno
Co-Editor
the Union address. the safety of American unchecked. This assertion members in America.
His speech has drawn people.” is reckless and damaging Trump’s incorrect claims * Madeline Wheaton
■ Production Manager
criticism for the way it He seems to think that to immigrant population. in these immigration
Meghan Blenck
seemed to paint immigrant the visa lottery is like Another hot-button topic issues follow his pattern of ■ Production Assistant
populations in a bad the literal lottery, where surrounding immigration misrepresenting immigrant ■ Emily Ward
I Advertising Manager
light, blaming them for anyone can apply and win. is the so-called “chain populations as dangerous
gang violence and drug This is just simply not migration,” which is a and crime infested. I Sean O'Dell
Copy Editor
epidemics. Many of true. term used to describe This type of xenophobia
Becca Dvorak
these claims have been The visa lottery, when immigrants sponsor seems to be on the rise I Copy Editor
debunked as false or according to PolitiFact, family members to come in mainstream society,
. Staff Writers:
misleading. requires applicants to to America. and the damage it can I Lauren Bulow, Maire Burkett
He also ruffled feathers meet certain education and Trump said in his speech possibly do to immigrants I Adviser: Bob Marclnk
by seemingly not employment requirements. that “a single immigrant is frightening. Many
understanding two major Those who may receive can bring in virtually immigrants are in fact hard
immigration programs he visas are indeed chosen unlimited numbers of working and law abiding,
mentioned; the visa lottery randomly, but only from a distant relatives.” as immigrant crime rates
and “chain migration.” pool of people who meet This is, again, false. are lower than those for
He suggested that the requirements above. Immigrants who hold natural Americans.
these programs allow After someone is green cards can sponsor Perhaps Trump should To CONTACT THE BLAZER: |
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Trump's SOTU was full of bull
of creating 2.4 million jobs was by just about everyone. The
overstated by about 600,000. economist, whose work helped
The real number of jobs created in making the estimate, said it’ll
is somewhere around 1.8 million probably be closer to $800, 20
according to the Bureau of Labor percent the amount being touted
Statistics. This is also the lowest by Trump.
increase in job growth since 2010. Don’t even get me started on
This claim is more indicative the clean coal crap. The loosening
of how well the country was of environmental regulations is
doing before he took over. He’s a lose-lose-LOSE situation for
just riding off his predecessor’s everyone. No coal is “clean.”
successes. This is just a slightly less
He also claimed that we are horrible type of coal. Let it die
“finally seeing rising wages” already so that we can advance
and are no longer struggling with in our chase of more efficient and
by Joseph Crump wage stagnation. Wages have environmentally friendly energy.
Co-Editor been increasing since 2014, and Also, what does he mean by
in the first year of his presidency that we are “now an exporter of
the wage growth actually slowed energy”? We, as a country, have
Frankly, I was dreading a bit. been an exporter of energy for a
Trump’s first State of the Union Oh, and about his “largest tax very long time. I don’t even know President Trump during his address on Jan. 30.
address. After hearing numerous cut in history” claim- that’s total what he’s trying to do here, aside Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
long, winding speeches come bull. from talking himself up more. took so long because of the 2 now. I’ll be honest and say
from his face hole, 1 was almost According to the treasury I won’t be tackling the minutes of clapping after every I enjoyed the stories about
certain the State of the Union department and CFRB, it will be comments on immigration- those complete thought the man Americans being stand-up
address would be no different. around the eighth biggest, falling are discussed in this month’s staff finished. citizens.
Surprisingly, he actually behind two separate tax cuts editorial. Well, finally, with this speech And the story of the North
delivered a coherent and linear enacted by Obama. He continues The most aggravating thing we’ve been officially promised Korean defector, Seong-ho,
speech that stayed on target. I was to spout this “greatest tax cut” about the speech wasn’t even with a big, beautiful wall which was truly inspirational and
pleased with the delivery; it was nonsense but continuing to say it due to the President himself, no. I have no idea how Trump plans an interesting addition to the
a nice break from the usual crap. won’t make it any less false. It wasn’t the transparent lies, to fund, with all the massive tax Address.
However, it wasn’t all that Additionally, the vast majority overstatements or even his big cuts his administration intends to I’ll be honest, watching the
different from Trump’s usual of the wealth from the tax cuts dumb idiot face. impose. address made me literally slam
antics. will go to those earning more than It was the incessant clapping We don’t need a damn wall. my head against my desk a couple
In standard fashion, he $200,000 a year, and the middle after about every single sentence. We need the other bureaucratic times. But. hey, it could have
overstated the successes of his and lower classes won’t be much We get it, guys, you worship every improvements to assist been worse.
administration and congratulated better off for it. word that comes out of Donald’s immigrants in becoming full- Though I didn’t completely
himself for positive results that His claim of an estimated mouth. But please, stop clapping fledged citizens. hate this address. I’m not looking
weren’t a result of his actions. $4,000 increased income for the so we can get this over with. Okay, I’m done forward to another three speeches
For example, his claim average family is being slammed Seriously, I think his speech complaining about the address of this nature from Trump/
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Spirit Week will come to an Volunteer opportunities and
end on Thursday, and will feature charitable efforts were also
laser tag in the lower-level of discussed at length during the
J-Building, where the similar meeting. Whether on campus
Nerf war was held during last or in the community. Student
semester’s Stress Relief Week. Government is looking to increase
But it’s not just fun and games their influence.
for Student Government. During For any students interested
the Feb. 1 meeting, other pressing in being part of Student
matters were addressed. Government, there are open
New members need to be voted meetings held every Thursday
on and committee members need school is in session.
to be chosen. The meetings are held in
Members of these committees A-1002 and run from 3:00 to 4:00
will attend committee meetings p.m.
all across campus to lend a student Any and all JJC students are
voice to all manner of JJC-related welcome to attend.
issues.
Tutor Jean Tyrell informs the audience about the TLC on Feb. 1. Photo by Adam Tumino
TLC holds seminar for students
BY MAI RE BURKETT helpful presentations on the Skills suggestions include
subject of note taking, time underlining important
Staff Writer
management, reading skills, and information, making notes of
study strategies. things the student is not sure about
The English tutors of the All the presentations were and skimming before delving into
Tutoring and Learning Center supplemented with useful the text.
(TLC) hosted an event on Jan. 31 pamphlets and delicious popcorn. Students were receptive of the
and Feb. 1 called “Three Tutors Some study strategies presented information presented and glad
on the Bridge.” by Professor Cecilia Jackson for the assistance TLC offers.
The event ran from 11:00 a.m. highlighted the affectedness of “It’s my first semester,” said
until 1:00 p.m. both days, and using flashcards to study. Jenifer Killacky. “Any help I can
aimed to reach out to students Also discussing the topic get is good.”
at the beginning of this spring of time management, Jackson Another JJC student, Katrina
semester. emphasized that time cannot Aguilera, has been using the
The Student Government meeting Photo by Adam Tumino The resident Eng|jsh and
be managed, but we can only TLC’s services.
in A-1002 on Feb. 1.
writing tutors of the TLC gave manage ourselves. “1 originally went to the TLC
And to help with finding time for physics, showing me short
to study, she showed a unique cuts to help me solve the problems
way of dividing ones’ time into faster,” Aguilera said. “And I just
hours per week versus focusing recently went to the Tutoring
on the time restrains of a day. Center because I was preparing
This technique will help by to write a college entrance essay.”
giving a student a better idea of The variety of services is
where they spend their time and appreciated by Aguilera.
have a better idea as to how they “It’s really helpful,” she said.
can fit in studying. “It helped me in class and to get
Janis Shumac, a professional into college".
English tutor for the TLC, gave The TLC’s English and writing
her part of the presentation on tutors promote students to make
note taking. appointments with a tutor if any
Shumac pointed out that the assistance is needed.
key to good studying, in general, TLC offers services for not
is to not working hard but only reading and writing, but
working smart. Working smart math and science as well.
can be accomplished by using It is advised to make an
effective note taking skills, which appointment and drop into TLC if
were demonstrated by Shumac. any help is needed. It sure beats
Then Jean Tyrell gave a dropping or failing a class.
presentation on how to implement The TLC is located in C-2010,
reading strategies and various and more information on the
skills to help students increase services offered can be found in
their comprehension and retention the office or on online.
of read information.
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JjllllllllllllllllllMMIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIMIIIUIIimiUMinilllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIinilMHlIIIIIIIIMINnMIfc “These smaller ones are much a better long-term system for JJC
It was uncertain whether there I//I t was kind of a perplexing more, they’re maybe bigger than as well.
was a leak in the steam lines that
a washing machine, they’re not “It’s a win-win deal all around 1
heat the campus.
\situation that we were in. // i really huge but they still have the think, for the school,” said Jawor.
“Every time we found the
capability to generate comparable “Again, it’s an issue of what it’s
pipe we never found an actual
leak. Until we got to one point, -John Jawor heat,” said Jawor. going to cost and how long is it
According to Jawor, the boilers going to take to do the job.”
further down, closer to the site
..... would not be noticeable around “It’s aggressive,” said Lyman.
entrance of G-Building where the
outer jacket of the steam line had we’re taking an event, here, of gas line, about $2.5 million,” said campus, either. They would “It’s not like winter time can come
failed,” said Jawor. damage and turning it into an Lyman. be located in substations only and we don’t have heat here- it’s
According to Jawor and opportunity.” Additionally, the prospect of accessible by the maintenance not an option. We wouldn’t be
Manager of Construction & Three options were considered. the smaller condensing boilers staff. attempting it without thinking we
Facility Planning Richard Lyman, The first was to replace the faulty would remove the need for the Overall, the condensing boilers could get it done”
the outer jacket of the steam lines pipe. giant steam boilers residing in the are viewed as a good solution to
had groundwater leak into them, Another was to put in a utility boiler house. the problem in the short term, and
and in turn “leak” steam out into vault where sanitary, storm water
the ground. piping, the utility belt and the
“We monitor how much water pipe could be held and more
goes into the boilers and we also easily maintained.
monitor how much water comes The third option, whic was the
back, so if we’re not losing any one chosen, was to completely
water, how are we losing steam?” abandon the current steam boiler
Jawor said. “So it was kind of a system and switch to smaller,
perplexing situation that we were individual condensing boilers.
in.” “What it does, by going to these
While this faulty jacket would condensing boilers, ultimately is
not cause significant problems a cost-saving measure. It’s more
in the near future, the college energy efficient to run condensing
decided to take the opportunity to boilers than it is to run steam
consider a revamp of the current boilers,” said Lyman.
heating system of the main The entire project has been
campus. estimated to cost $2.5 million
“I think what we’re doing and will have to be completed
here is taking an opportunity to by October of 2018 to have the
capitalize on, I don’t want to call heating systems up and running
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it a catastrophic event because for the next heating season.
we still have heat, because it’s “It’s roughly, between £S3SNli '- - • ' • :■ • ' ■
not the actual carrier pipe that’s engineering, the demolition, and The steam pipe access at the entrance to F-Building. Photo by Adam Tumino
compromised,” said Lyman. “So, the new condensing boilers and
Centennial Commons on Jan. 20
for attempting to trespass on the Unlawful possession of
property and using a code to enter controlled substance
the main gate, according to JJC
Police. Kenneth G. Pierce of
Campbell was issued a $35 Shorewood was recently
JJC Regulation Ticket for driving arrested for unlawful possession
with expired vehicle registration. of controlled substance,
She and Harris were then escorted according to JJC Police. The
off the property. arresting officer discovered two
According to JJC Police, clear glass vials with cocaine
Campbell confessed she obtained inside weighing 13 grams.
the code from Dawson Brewer, Pierce was also issued a
Centennial Commons Notice a former employee of the State Citation for following
In-state warrant JJC police. of Trespass Commons. too closely in traffic. He was
Allen was processed by Police said Brewer will transported to Will County Adult
Edward James Allen III of JJCPD then transported to the Kianna T. Campbell of be issued a $50 Regulation Detention Facility.
Bolingbrook was arrested Jan. Will Country Detention Facility, Lockport and Nia L. Harris Ticket and a student code for
23 on an in-state warrant issued where he will be extradited by the of Romeoville were issued unauthorized use of electronics,
by DuPage County, according to DuPage County Sheriff’s Office. a notice of trespass from the disruption and failure to comply.
JJC Dreamer attends SOTU
Dreamers, in the issue published dreamers makes us sound as if we
BY ADAM TUMINO Oct. 11,2017. were trying to steal their dream,
After hearing the president’s when in fact we are working
Co-Editor
speech, Castillo penned a double time to get a solution for
When President Donald Trump response that was published in our status and breaking down
delivered his first State of the the Joliet Patch, in which she barriers.”
Union address on Jan. 31, a criticizes Trump’s portrayal of Congress has a deadline on
member of the JJC community Mexican-American immigrants Feb. 8 to vote for a new funding
was in attendance on Capitol Hill. and Dreamers. bill to avoid another government
Student Ana Campa Castillo “I am very disappointed to shutdown. One of the main
was invited to accompany have heard the 45th president roadblocks for the bill is the
Congressman Bill Foster, a dismiss my community and I conundrum of what to do with
Democratic Representative from as criminals,” she said in her DACA.
Illinois’ 11th District. statement. Many Dreamers are waiting
Castillo is a DACA recipient, Castillo also took issue with to see what will happen, as the
which is the highly contentious one ofTrump’s most controversial expiration of the program is set
Obama-era act that allowed remarks. for March 5.
undocumented immigrants who “When he mentioned that For more coverage of DACA
came to America as children to Americans are dreamers too, he and how it is affecting members
work and live in the U.S. was insulting our humanity,” she of the JJC community, check for
The Blazer covered other JJC said. updates in upcoming issues of
The U.S. Capitol Building. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
DACA recipients, also known as “By saying that Americans are The Blazer.
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Prof. Jennifer Carey sharing her Explore
from page 1
passion for science and teaching Each day from 10:00 a.m. The more specific, major-
to 1:00 p.m., tables lined the oriented clubs in particular
concourse, displaying tri-fold have a hard time recruiting new
By Lauren Bulow Carey’s favorite thing about disposable mentality.” poster boards full of facts and members.
teaching is “opening their [her “We live in a throw-away photos and free snacks for JJC student and representative
Staff Writer
student’s] eyes to the other species society,” she said. “Although passersby to grab. for the Natural Science Club,
we coexist with,” she said. “In our we recycle, we overlook aspects But food was not the only Timea Sara, provided insight as
“The best teachers teach from society, we are kept indoors and of consuming less. You might recruitment tool being offered. to why some clubs have a harder
the heart, not by the book” so glued to our screens, that we consume three water bottles a Many clubs and organizations time than others.
Professor Jennifer Carey don’t get the chance to interact day, every day, how many billions showcased their work, which “It’s actually quite challenging
embodies this saying by spreading with the other organisms we share of plastic bottles is that in the explains the table full of to find members,” said Sara.
her passion for environmental the planet with.” country?” prosthetic legs. “This year, only four of us started
sciences to her students. Between teaching “Just because we recycle them A miniature, inflatable R2-D2 the club. We’re hoping to get
From a young age Carey classes, Carey enjoys hiking, bike doesn’t mean its okay to use that drew attention to the robotics club more.”
found herself in-tuned with riding and taking long walks with many.” and a video game setup attracted The club is considering
the environment. Growing up, her dog Spike, “no matter the “Sure, recycling is good people to the JJC Gamers’ Club. speaking with professors to
her family did not have a car, weather.” for the environment. But it’s The spring semester is possibly offer extra credit to
she remembers finding herself One of her favorite quotes consumption we have to be often more successful for club students who join the club.
outdoors regularly as a child, is written by John Muir, a worried about. We all know the recruitment, especially for Sara is a biology major, and
walking and biking from place to philosopher who earned the three R’s: Reduce, reuse, and students in their first year on sees how a major-oriented club
place. nickname Father of the National recycle. Recycling is amazing, campus. may be less popular than more
She soon fell in love with the Parks. but we need to stop overlooking After settling in and feeling wide-reaching ones.
nature she so often found herself “When one tugs at a single the first two.” out the campus during the fall For any students who missed
in and wanted to learn everything thing in nature, he finds it attached Carey hopes that by semester, many students are now out on Mainstreet, there is a
about it. to the rest of the world,” he said. teaching these classes, she will ready to branch out and try new schedule of the different clubs
After growing up in the When asked what the spread environmental awareness things. and organizations and their
Chicago suburbs, she went to biggest environmental issue to the future generations and help But JJC is still a commuter meeting schedules on the back of
school for her Bachelor’s degree is to her, Carey answered “the save the world one class at a time. campus, and finding students to the monthly calendars provided
at the University of Chicago, and stay on campus for longer than by the Student Activities office.
then went forward to earn her necessary is still difficult for Information can also be found
Master’s degree at the Illinois many clubs. online.
Institute of Technology majoring
in Environmental Management.
For the past fourteen years, she
has taught both Biology 146 here
at JJC, and Natural Science 111
at Moraine Valley Community
College.
In both courses she explains
how important the environment
is, how it is affected by humans
and how to conserve and protect
it.
Black History Month Events
#Bleaehing of Black Culture
Lecture Event. This lecture will ex¬
Feb. 6
A-1107 amine the question: "What is Black
culture and what has been stolen?”
12pm-lpm Part of the Black Perspective Series.
JJC’s clubs lining the concourse. Photo by Adam Tumino
M.O.B
Feb. 15 Learn about the history of Black
wealth in America and the impor¬
A-1107
tance of balancing your finances as
2pm-3pm
a college student
DuSable Museum
Feb. 27
Chicago Join students and staff on a trip to
the African American History Mu¬
9 am-lpm seum in Chicago.
Black Student Union Meets Wednesday in room A-1107 at
12pm to lpm
The main concourse during Mainstreet. Photo by Adam Tumino
Entertainment 7
Music dept, prepares for busy semester
BY ADAM TUMINO As is always the case with Afterwards, she will “We’re just in the very “Numbers are going
Musica Viva concerts, there provide a free master class beginning stages of through the roof,” said
Co-Editor
is not cost for attending. for high school and college planning it. It’s going to be Morgan of enrollment in
For those who are unaware, students. a recruitment tool for us. the courses. “We have
The usually busy JJC the steel drum is a metal Student recitals will also We’re bringing out high students not only in the
Music Department is percussion instrument that be held each month. And schools. Other colleges program. Some have
putting even more on originated in Trinidad and at the end of the semester going to come in.” graduated with their
its plate for the spring Tobago, and is the national the community choir, jazz This opportunity can certificate, getting jobs and
semester. instrument in that nation. and concert bands will be certainly help boost JJC’s working. It’s a magnificent
As always, there are the They are made out of metal performing their end-of- reputation as a destination facility.”
student recitals, Musica that is bowl-shaped. The the-semester concerts. for music students. These courses, Music 180
Viva concert series and musician hits the inside of “It’s going to be a good Performances and special and Music 181, may have
the community ensemble the bowl with mallets and semester,” said professor events aside, the music additional sessions soon
concerts on the calendar. can produce various pitches and band director Charles department is continuing if enrollment continues to
The Musica Viva concerts depending on where the Morgan. to grow their music increase.
kick off first, with the first drum is hit. He also mentioned a unique technology and recording Spring 2018 looks to be a
one being held on Sunday, Steel drums originally out event that will be coming to courses. very strong semester for
March 11 at 3:00 p.m. of oil barrels, but are now JJC on April 10. These courses give students JJC music. From concerts
The performing group will manufactured on their own. “It’s called The Sessions,” hands-on experience with to panel to classes, there is
be the Northern Illinois The second Musica said Morgan. “It is a music recording equipment and something to interest every
University Steelband, Viva concert will be business panel of people provide helpful work music student and music
which is an ensemble made on March 25, and will discussing the world of experience and internships. lover on campus.
up of nothing but steel feature JJC professor music business. It involves
drum players. and multi-instrumentalist Billy Joel’s drummer, top
It was the first steelband Rich Moore. He will be attorneys in the business
formed at an American performing this concert on world, composers. It’s an
university, and has become the clarinet. amazing thing.”
a world-renowned group. The third and final Musica The Sessions only do 10
They have even played an Viva concert will showcase panels each year, and JJC
event at Yankee Stadium in a guest artist. will host one of those in
New York. Mary Bowden, a trumpet 2018.
Now they will be playing at player and JJC alumni, will “It’s going to be a very
the JJC Fine Arts Theatre. play on April 8. large event,” said Morgan. A music dept, bulletin board in J-Building. Photo by Adam Tumino
Water Street Studios comes to JJC art gallery
By Becca Dvorak interesting projects, and viewers ever seen. a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday For those interested in art,
are more than likely to find some The assemblage offers pieces through Friday. or those who just simply need
Copy Editor type of work they find solace in. from unknown objects put The Laura A. Sprague Art somewhere to ease their mind,
Wonderful collages are being together to form a wonderful Gallery is also used frequently by visiting the Water Street Studios
The Joiiet Junior College showcased that offer a different piece of art. JJC visual arts students. collection is a strong must.
gallery is showcasing the Water visual on women along with Watercolor paintings are also It is a good opportunity for You do not have to know
Street Studios Artists Collection proposing an altered viewpoint on display among other forms of students and community members anything about art to enjoy the
here on campus. on photography. art. The work “Juicy” by artist to see contemporary art, see new exhibit. All you need is an open
The display is set up in The gallery also presents a Steve Sherrell presents beautiful and creative mediums or just pass mind, sense of creativity and time
J-Building in the Laura A. ceramic self-portrait that will colors with oil on canvas. the time. to walk around and enjoy.
Sprague Art Gallery, and the make you question the viewpoint The exhibit attributes various
showcase offers outstanding individuals have on themselves. forms of work from recent artists
works of art. Many unusual assemblage pieces of the Water Street Studios of
The exhibition of paintings are also brought to the light in the Batavia, Illinois.
and sculptures on display are gallery. The gallery opened to the
honestly quite unique, and are “The Source Imperiled” by public on Jan. 16, and will be in
recent works from the studios. Joe B. Milosevich is the most display through Feb. 9.
The collection offers many unworldly assembly possibly The gallery’s hours are 8:00
JJC art students explore the Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery on Feb. 1. Photo by Adam Tumino Another view of the gallery. photo by Adam Tumino
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'The Last Jedi' soars over the rest of the series
BY ADAM TUMINO already. father Han Solo. allowed to Empire to form. The Rose is an outsider to the
In the opening moments of Ridley effectively illustrates Rebellion allowed the First Order Resistance, a lowly maintenance
Co-Editor the film, the small Resistance is Rey’s persistence to recruit Luke to form. worker who rises up to join the
evacuating their base before the and her desire to control her And the Resistance is left to ranks of the heroes of the film.
arrival of the dreaded First Order, powers. clean up the mess left by the Kelly Marie Tran is wonderful
Star Wars has been a who outnumber and outclass the And Hamill provides his best previous seven films. as Rose and, as a Vietnamese-
cornerstone of popular culture Resistance in nearly every way. performance as Luke by far, “The Last Jedi” also succeeds American, represents the closing
all over the world for over four When a character delays the especially in the scenes when he in inviting new fans into the of Star Wars’ racial divide.
decades. evacuation to attempt to take out tries to explain to Rey why the franchise. The cast is diverse, in Representation in film is
It is quite literally a universe one of the First Order’s capital Jedi must cease to exist. both ethnicity and gender. important, and “The Last Jedi”
of its own. Star Wars has been ships, he is scolded by General And this is where the film lost No character embodies this gets it. It brings us into a new
adventurous, humorous and Leia Organa- the late Carrie many die-hard fans. They were better than the delightful new realm of Star Wars, where anyone
uplifting. Fisher, giving a wonderful final unhappy with Luke’s character addition of Rose. can be the hero.
But never before has it been performance- for causing the arc.
so thrilling, vivid or emotionally Resistance to lose their entire Luckily for them, Luke is not
impactful. bomber squadron. real. So, you know, his choices
The midpoint of the Star Wars This time, heroic deaths are do not mean that much in the big
sequel trilogy, Rian Johnson’s shown as a reckless waste of picture.
"The Last Jedi” takes Star Wars valuable resources. But also, from the perspective
to a new place. It is a daring This sets the tone for the rest of the film, Luke is right. The
film, especially by Star Wars of the film. The Resistance must Jedi must end.
standards. survive and advance. All the Jedi did was sit idly
It has also been very polarizing, But they need help, and by while Chancellor Palpatine
with die-hard fans voicing their this introduces the film’s most created the Galactic Empire from
displeasure with the film. But engaging plot line. scratch right under their noses.
film is art, and art is objective. I Rey (Daisy Ridley) is followed They failed, and so did Luke.
happen think “The Last Jedi” is a throughout her seemingly The Jedi cannot save the
masterpiece that will redefine the fruitless attempt to recruit the Resistance, but Rey can. She
Star Wars universe. reclusive Jedi Master Luke embraces her power and her
This film is clear in its purpose. Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to passion for the Resistance, and
It is leaving behind the original return to the Resistance. leaves Luke alone, sulking in the
films and catapulting Star Wars As we learned in the previous rain.
into uncharted territory. It film, Luke hid himself away after And that moment is when the
values progress over stagnation, he was betrayed by Kylo Ren and Star Wars franchise made its turn.
survival over heroism and logic his attempt to rebuild the Jedi It is moving away from the past.
over passion. order disastrously failed. It is moving on from the Jedi and
Spoilers can be found from Adam Driver gives the film’s the Skywalker family.
here on out. But it has been nearly best performance as a broken It is time for a new generation
two months since the film’s down and deeply troubled Ren, of heroes to find their way.
release, so you might know them who is tom from murdering his The past failed them. The Jedi
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Hall of Fame justice? Not for all
But putting these problems is 55th and his slugging is all the The most controversial person games to finish out his career.
aside for the moment, there are way up at 12th. on my list is Edgar Martinez, Santana’s career is rather
some players who missed out Walker’s OPS of .965 is the the former Mariners’ designated surprisingly similar to the career
on the Hall this year, despite 16th best, and ranks above 2018 hitter. of Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax.
outstanding careers. inductee Jim Thome and the great Some more old-school voters Both were lefties with 12-year
Why they were overlooked is Willie Mays. do not like the idea of a DH careers.
a mystery to me, and hopefully Durability issues may have being in the Hall, but opinions Koufax outdid Santana in
they will eventually make it. hurt his case, as Walker only had seem to be shifting, and Martinez games and innings pitched, by
These players are, in order two seasons with more the 500 at- narrowly missed induction with margins of 397 to 360 and 2324.1
of career WAR from Baseball bats. But his offensive dominance 70.4% of the vote. to 2025.2, respectively. As a
Reference: Mike Mussina, Larry when healthy should be enough to Martinez was a solid defender result of more work and a slightly
Walker, Scott Rolen and Edgar put him in Cooperstown. Despite when he did play the field, higher strikeout rate, Koufax
Martinez. There is also a special this. Walker received only 34.1% appearing in 562 games at third had more career strikeouts than
case, Johan Santana, who fell of the vote in his eighth year on base. He was the DH in 1,403 Santana.
off the ballot in his first year of the ballot. games, and this is where he Koufax’s WHIP of 1.106 is
eligibility. In his first year of eligibility, excelled. A career .418 on-base slightly better than Santana’s
Mussina has perhaps the former third-baseman Scott percentage is the 21st highest of 1.132. And Santana edges out
BY ADAM TUMINO
best case of any of the players Rolen received a disheartening all-time. Koufax in strikeout to walk ratio
Co-Editor mentioned above. His career 10.2% of the vote. Rolen certainly His best season was 1995, 3.51 to 2.93.
WAR is measured at 83.0, which deserves better. when he hit .356, slugged .628 Santana also has a higher
is the 58th highest all-time, and The former Phillies’, and posted an incredible .479 on- career WAR (51.4) than Koufax
One of the most consistently 1.2 wins higher than Nolan Cardinals’ and Reds’ star boasts base percentage. (49.0).
controversial processes on the Ryan’s career WAR. a career WAR of 70.0, which is Per 162 games in his career, Santana unfortunately received
Major League Baseball calendar Mussina’s 2,813 strikeouts higher than Hall of Famers Tim he averaged 101 walks and 95 just 2.4% of the vote in his first
came to an end on Jan. 24, 2018. are the 20th most of any pitcher Raines and Tony Gwynn. strikeouts, proving he was more year on the ballot, which is below
This is the date that the Hall of in MLB history. He also pitched Rolen’s offensive numbers are than just your average swing- the 5% threshold to remain in the
Fame class of 2018 was officially 139.2 playoff innings to the tune not as impressive as Walker’s, and-miss slugger. ballot going forward.
announced after the completion of a 3.42 ERA. but a career slash line of Now comes the interesting So he will never be in
of the lengthy voting process. He received 63.5% of the .281//.364/.490 is still impressive. case of Johan Santana. His career Cooperstown, but his legitimacy
Four players were voted vote, falling well below the 75% Much of Rolen’s value was as a was relatively short by Hall as a pitcher should not be
in this time. Former Braves’ threshold. defender. His Defensive WAR of of Fame standards, as he only questioned.
star Chipper Jones, slugger Former Expos’ and Rockies’ 20.6 puts him in the top 50 all- played 12 seasons. But they were Maybe the other four players
Jim Thome, the free-swinging slugger Larry Walker. His time best defensive players. an eventful 12 seasons. will make the Hall someday. With
Vladimir Guerrero and the closer offensive numbers rank him As with Walker, durability may On the Twins for eight years baseball’s analytics movement
Trevor Hoffman punched their among the game’s greatest hitters. be an issue for some voters when and the Mets for four, Santana continuing to grow, we may
tickets to Cooperstown. His career slash line of it comes to Rolen’s candidacy. became a full time starting finally see some of the most
But Hall of Fame voting has .313/.400/.565 stands out for In a 17-year career, he only had pitcher in his fifth season. He was deserving players get inducted.
long been scrutinized, and it sure. His batting average is 79th more than 500 at-bats seven very durable as a starter, starting
certainly has its flaws. all-time, his on-base percentage times. 34, 33, 34, 33, 34, 25, 29 and 21
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